Accounts Payable Analyst - Freight

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors.

Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and many more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more within in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

Congo Brands is rapidly growing, and we are currently seeking a Freight Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. The individual will work with the Company’s accounting staff to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s financial success. Our continued growth and industry expertise allow us to provide excellent opportunities for career development and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end close procedures including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and ensuring all transactions are recorded timely.
• Prepare weekly vendor account reconciliations.
• Compare and review invoices against shipment rates.
• Assist with quarterly freight analysis for multiple companies.
• Monitor company accounts payable listings and prepare invoices for payment.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Review and record invoices from vendors with accuracy.
• Analyze accounts payable report on a weekly basis and communicate with appropriate internal teams to ensure payment is timely and accurate.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• The role requires the individual to work on-site in Louisville, Kentucky. Remote candidates will not be considered.
• Experience in the freight and/or beverage industry is a plus.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong Microsoft Office excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business discipline.
• Ideal candidate would have 1-2 years of previous experience (including internships) in an accounting or related role. Open to recent graduates.

Benefits

• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, HSA / FSA / Dependent Care FSA
• Free product
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Competitive Salary
• AND MUCH MORE!
• Monthly cell phone stipend